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Surplus Air-dried oak beams (8 lengths · 150×150×3.6m) — Newcastle

Newcastle·8 lengths · 150×150×3.6m·Listed 13d ago
£1,320/lot
~328kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Newcastle Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0222

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 8/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 8 lengths · 150×150×3.6m.

About this lot

Square-edged beams from a barn-conversion job. Excellent for exposed structural work, lintels and pergolas. Located in Newcastle — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Fresh to market — posted 13 days ago by Newcastle demolition Newcastle Reclaim Co..

Surplus stock like this exists because projects over-order to avoid downtime — the saving gets passed to you instead of the skip. As reclaimed stock it carries genuine history — the full condition report below states exactly what to expect.

Measurements & specifications

Species
European oak air-dried
MC
<22%
Location
Newcastle
Ref
SB-16-08
Quantity / lot size
8 lengths · 150×150×3.6m
Moisture content (pin meter)
17% at point of listing
Section tolerance
±3mm sawn / ±0.5mm PAR
Straightness check
Bow under 6mm over 2.4m on sampled lengths
Storage
Banded on bearers, dry barn
Treatment
Kiln-dried, untreated

Condition report & known defects

8/10
  • Expect natural variation in tone and texture across the batch — this is the appeal of reclaimed stock.
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.
  • Roughly 4 in 20 lengths have split ends — supplied over-length to cut clear.
  • Nail holes and fixings marks throughout — metal detected and pulled on 10% of boards.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 328 kg CO₂e versus felling, milling and kiln-drying virgin softwood (~0.45 kg CO₂e per kg of new timber).

That's equivalent to about 1935 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 16 mature trees absorb in a year.

Reuse is the single fastest way to cut a build's embodied carbon — substitution beats offsetting every time.

Collection & delivery

  • Collection from the seller's Newcastle premises — telehandler on site, HGV access fine.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £50 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

Typical applications

  • Formwork, hoarding and site protection
  • Garden structures, raised beds and decking
  • Structural joists, rafters and studwork (graded stock)
  • Feature cladding, shelving and furniture (reclaimed boards)

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 8 lengths · 150×150×3.6m figure when you visit Newcastle Reclaim Co. in Newcastle.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0222) and condition grade (8/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: forklift loading available weekdays 7:30am–4pm. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the 8 lengths · 150×150×3.6m stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for timber, that means dry, level and off the ground; keep original packaging on until the day of use where possible.
  6. 6Dry-lay or trial-fit a small sample first to confirm timber performs as expected in your specific application before committing the whole lot.
  7. 7Log the reuse for your project records: photograph the seller invoice, capture the ~328 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm 8 lengths · 150×150×3.6m covers your net requirement plus a 12% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Newcastle Reclaim Co.; do not rely on the hero photograph alone.
  • Check condition against the 8/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0222) so what you inspect is what you collect.
  • Agree collection or delivery cost in writing — pallet, hiab, flatbed or hand-ball each price very differently.
  • Verify VAT position: is the £1,320/lot figure ex-VAT or inclusive? Trade sellers default to ex-VAT.
  • Ask about returns or replacements if the delivered quantity falls short — reputable demolitions stand behind the stated count.
  • Screenshot this listing (title, price, condition, CO₂ figure) as your negotiation baseline — surplus prices drift as lots age.
  • Check compatibility if you're matching existing material (brick blend, tile shade, timber section) with a physical sample first.
  • Book collection or delivery within your reservation window — reclaimed lots at this price rarely sit for long.

Price in context

  • At £1,320/lot, this lot sits roughly 42% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for reclaimed timber.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~74 miles of Newcastle) tends to add £50–£95 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable reclaimed lots in the reclaimed timber & sheet materials category have moved on SurplusBuilder within 4 days of listing — well-priced surplus doesn't linger.

Sustainability deep-dive

The headline saving on this listing (~328 kg CO₂e) is benchmarked against felling, milling and kiln-drying virgin softwood (~0.45 kg CO₂e per kg of new timber). That's the embodied-carbon figure — the emissions locked into new material at the point of manufacture, before it ever reaches your site.

In UK building terms, embodied carbon typically accounts for 40–60% of a project's whole-life emissions once operational energy is decarbonised. Reusing timber like this lot from Newcastle bypasses the manufacturing stage entirely, which is why substitution consistently outperforms offsetting on lifecycle assessments.

For projects tracking against Part Z (the proposed embodied-carbon amendment to the Building Regulations), BREEAM Mat 01 credits, or the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, reused material counts at zero embodied carbon in the A1–A3 modules. Keep the seller invoice, this listing URL and the CO₂e figure together in your carbon file.

Beyond carbon: buying this lot from Newcastle Reclaim Co. keeps first-quality timber out of the UK construction waste stream (currently ~62 million tonnes/year, per DEFRA). It supports the circular-economy supply chain — sellers who divert stock only continue diverting when there's a viable resale route.

Questions about this lot

Is this timber structurally graded?+

Where the listing states a grade (C16/C24) the stamp is on the timber. Reclaimed boards from Newcastle Reclaim Co. are sold for non-structural use unless re-graded by an inspector.

Will reclaimed boards have nails in them?+

The seller has metal-detected the stock; expect the odd missed fixing — budget 1 saw blades for a lot this size and check with a detector before machining.

How should I store it before use?+

Keep it stick-stacked, off the ground and under cover, and let it acclimatise on site for 7–14 days before fixing internally.

What payment and paperwork should I expect from Newcastle Reclaim Co.?+

Newcastle Reclaim Co. issues a VAT invoice on collection or dispatch — bank transfer is standard, card on request. For anything over £500 we recommend a written spec confirmation before paying, so the exact timber description and quantity are on record.

Can I reserve this lot while I organise transport from Newcastle?+

A short reservation (typically 48–72 hours) is usually possible with a 10% holding deposit. Surplus stock moves quickly, especially reclaimed lots at this price point — confirm the hold in writing so the seller doesn't re-list.

Is this suitable for a Part L / Part Z reporting project?+

Yes — the ~328 kg CO₂e saving is calculable against the benchmark in the sustainability notes above; keep this listing URL as evidence for your embodied-carbon log.

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